Sunday, April 22, 2012 STAR Tels: 626-8822 & 626-8841 & 804-4900 Email:starnewspaper@gmail.com Page 1 Reggae Check out our FACEBOOK page: Blue Angels Email: Blueangelsnightclub@yahoo.com TRIBUTE TO BOB MARLEYReggaeReggae Friday, May 11thArrested Burglar Caught On CameraSAN IGNACIO TOWN, Cayo, Wednesday, April 18, 2012: A Santa Elena youth, caught on camera burglarizing a house was arrested 17 days after the incident. San Ignacio police reports that on Saturday, March 31, Belizean teacher, Ramon Vargas 43, reported that his house, located in the Hillview area of Santa Elena Town, was burglarized and that over 11 thousand dollars in electronic items, jewelry and cash were stolen therefrom. Vargas informed that he secured and left his house at around 6 oclock that Saturday morning and proceeded to the market in San Ignacio to conduct his trading business. About two hours later, at around 8 oclock, he instructed his worker, Bernardo Matute to return to his house to pick up other merchandize to be sold at the market. Upon arriving at the house in Hillview, Matute reportedly observed that it was broken into. He immediately conveyed the information, via telephone, to Vargas who rushed to the scene where he encountered the screened double door open and the panel of the front door removed with the door slightly open. Vargas entered the house, a brown bungalow 24 by 48 feet cement structure, where he observed that several items were missing from inside his house including US dollars in various denominations valued at $2,500; 800 Belize dollars in cash, an Apple Mac Book brand computer valued at $2,300; a black Sony Vio brand laptop The accused, Harvey Trapp, 20 Please Turn To Page 2Retired Educator HonoredTeacher Louise Bridget Lewis (c) Governor General Sir Colville Young (r) Page 15 The 12 Bullets, The Magazine And The GunTwo Boys Busted With Gun And Bullets Sent To Jail Please Turn To Page 15 STAR*STAR*STAR*STAR*STAR STAR*STAR*STAR*STAR*STAR STAR*STAR*STAR*STAR*STAR*STAR*STAR*STAR*STAR*STAR*STAR*STAR*STAR*STAR*STAR*STAR*STAR*STAR*STAR*STAR*STAR*STAR*STAR*STAR*STAR*STAR*STAR*STAR*STAR*STAR*S TAR* *STAR*STAR*STAR*STAR*STAR*STAR*STAR*STAR*STAR*STAR*STAR*STAR*STAR*STAR*STAR*STAR*STAR8*8TAR*STAR*STAR*STAR*STAR*STAR*STAR* No. 151 SUNDAY, MAY 11, 2008 Price $1.00 No. 305 Sunday, April 22, 2012 Price $1.00Harvey Trapp (16).JPG

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Page 2 STAR Tels: 626-8822 & 626-8841 & 804-4900 Email:starnewspaper@gmail.com Sunday, April 22, 2012 Editorial Editorial Editorial Editorial Editorial computer valued also at $2,300; a Compaq brand laptop computer valued at $1,800; a digital camera valued at $500; an assortment of gold and silver jewelry valued at $800; a pair of gold plated earrings with the initials SS valued at $60 all for a total value of 11 thousand and 60 dollars. After reviewing all four surveillance cameras, Vargas noted that one of them, with the front of the house in view, captured the image of a creole decent, slim built, male person with long hair tied in a pony tail, prying off the panel of the front door with a crow bar. A second camera, located inside the house, revealed the image of the same male person taking possession of Vargas property. Upon making the report to the police, Vargas provided the video footage to assist in the investigation. The intruder was identified as Harvey Trapp a resident of the area. An instant search began for Trapp. The search ended 17 days later when, on Tuesday, April 17, a team of policemen, including Commanding Officer, Alvan Gentle was on the Western Highway in the police vehicle when they sighted the suspect standing at the junction of the highway and the road leading into Hillview. The suspect was instantly detained and transported to the police station in San Ignacio where he was positively identified as Harvey Trapp, 20, Belizean laborer of a Lipton Street address in Hillview. He reportedly gave a cautioned statement, witnessed by a Justice of the Peace, in which he allegedly admitted to committing the crime. Trapp was consequently arrested and formally charged for burglary. He appeared in court on Wednesday, April 18 where the charge was read to him by Magistrate Linsbert Willis The accused pled guilty to the charge while alleging that he gave the cautioned statement under duress. The initial guilty plea was therefore set aside. The accused was consequently offered and met bail in the sum of five thousand dollars and ordered to return to court on Wednesday, July 18, 2012. Arrested Burglar Caught On Camera From Front Page After more than 12 years in the business, the time has now come for new, young and fresh blood to be injected into the STAR Newspaper. It is in this light that the reigns are being passed on to my son, Albert Nigel August, who after several years of coaching has come of age and has demonstrated both the willingness and the ability to shoulder the responsibility of putting together a product that readers and advertisers alike look forward to getting each week. Notwithstanding this change, the wife, Nyani will continue to be the foundation of the STAR as Albert Nigel steps in to fill the void. He has, over the past weeks, been introduced to the major stakeholders in the business and is now ready to truly demonstrate his capabilities. While the transision has been in the making for several months, the departure could not come about in the absence of an unshakable understading of the purpose of the STAR within the community combined with the firm commitment of none diviation from that purpose. The change also includes the relocation of the office to the Hoffman Complex, Apartment #5 on the Western Highway, across from Tropigas Store, in Santa Elena. The email address and telephone numbers remain unchanged. The Son Steps InShould Gentle Go ... Should Gentle Stay While the decision to transfer or not to transfer Supt. Alvan Gentle, the current Officer Commanding the Cayo (Police) District, legally rests on the shoulders of the Public Services Commission, he has, over the past several weeks, come under heavy fire for some of the controversial and unilateral actions he has taken in the course of performing his duties. One of the areas of most heat is his refusal to acknowledge and consult with elected national and municipal leaders as he remains of the firm belief that politicians have no business in policing. His recent actions to enforce the law as it pertains to the closing down of business places on Sundays created quite a stir within the community. This operation was conducted on a single occasion causing the heat to reach a boiling point resulting in it being instantly discontinued. There is no denying that, since taking over command in mid January this year, there has been a tangible decrease in major crimes as the community, prior to his arrival, was experiencing at least one home invasion every week and in some instances as many as two or three such incidents. This serious crime ultimately resulted in the December 23, 2011 murder of Sylvan Roberts, a popular Supt. Alvan Gentle OC Cayo (Police) District medical professional, while inside that which should have been the safety of his home. A firm believer in the Broken Window theory of policing, Gentle has been consistent, like the northern star, in relentlessly attacking small crimes which he believes, if left unchecked, will inevitably evolve into bigger crimes. He has vigorously attacked public drinking. He has effectively deployed the personnel under his command to close down restaurants and bars that have traditionally and repeatedly violated the nocturnal closing time, a feat that seemed almost impossible for previous commanding officers. He has taken effective action against the washing of vehicles in the Macal River. He has likewise showed very little tolerance towards irregular police behavior. Gone are the days, it seems, when policemen would corruptly lose case files or sit, for a fee of course, on commitment warrants and other court issued orders. If only he could come to grips and consult with local political leaders and curtail the perception of negatively affecting local commerce, Gentle has the potential of becoming one of the best commanding officers this community has ever seen since the days of Sgt. Orio and Inspector Carmen Zetina as we fondly recall in Orios days when none were the persons who could sit on the back rest of the chairs in the Columbus Park and place their dirty shoes on the seat. The return to a disciplined way of life is what the community needs. Gentle has surely demonstrated the potentials to restore discipline within the community. FOR SALE722 Acs on Macal River at Monkey Falls 1560' Riverfront *17 Cleared River lots with LUA Approval Wooded *Yr-round Spring Hills w/ Views On Grid *10 mins from San Ignacio Financing Avail. *$1200. USD/Ac.**********57 Ac. Farm, San Antonio area. 2 apartments, 1 A.C., walled garden, pool, fenced, fruit trees, outbuildings, furnishings negotiable. $330k USD

Page 4 STAR Tels: 626-8822 & 626-8841 & 804-4900 Email:starnewspaper@gmail.com Sunday, April 22, 2012 Please Turn To Page 6 CHAPTER 194, LA WS OF BELIZE (REVISED EDITION 2000) NOTICE UNDER SECTION 13 APPLICA TION NO. LRS-201203290 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, ORANGE WALK TOWN Block No.4 and being Parcel No.4505. This parcel of land is the subject of an Indenture No.381 of 1966 dated 14 May, 1966 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume 3 of 1966 at Folios 107-112 in favour of IVY MEIGHAN. APPLICA TION NO. LRS-201204260 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, ORANGE WALK TOWN Block No.4 and being Parcel No.1445. This parcel of land is the subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.1471 of 1987 dated 7th December, 1987 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume 15 of 1987 at Folios 349-356 in favour of ALICE GILLETT. APPLICA TION NO. LRS-201204288 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, DANGRIGA NORTH Block No.31and being Parcel No.1525. This parcel of land is the subject of a Deed of Gift No.282 of 1986 dated 10 April, 1986 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume 3 of 1986 at Folios 679-688 in favour of OSCAR V. RAMIREZ as Administrator of the Estate of Felix A. Norales. APPLICA TION NO. LRS-201204289 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, ORANGE WALK TOWN Block No.4 and being Parcel No.1446. This parcel of land is the subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.1470 of 1987 dated 7th December, 1987 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume 15 of 1987 at Folios 341.348 in favour of ALICE GILLETT APPLICA TION NO. LRS-201204290 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, BENQUE VIEJO DEL CARMEN, Block No.23 arid being Parcel No.2252. This parcel of land is the subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.2892 of 1997 dated 14th November, 1977 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume 3lof 1997 at Folios 882-885 in favour of SONIA LILETH CONTRERAS DE AWE. APPLICA TION NO. LRS-201204291 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, BELIZE RURAL NORTH I, Block No.11 and being Parcel No.1087. This parcel of land is the subject of a Ministers Fiat Grant No.15 of 1999 dated 2 March, 1999 in favour of MARY MEJIA APPLICA TION NO. LRS-201204295 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, SAN PEDRO Block No.7 and being Parcel No.8460. This parcel of land is the subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.3957 of 2006 dated 29th November, 2006 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume 46 of 2006 at Folios 851-864 in favour of AMIT SAHA & LISA INGALL (Jointly). APPLICA TION NO. LRS-201204298 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, ORANGE WALK TOWN Block No.4 and being Parcel No.3917. This parcel of land is the subject of a Ministers Fiat Grant No.90 of 1993 dated 22nd February, 1993 in favour of ANA MCLAUGHLIN & ELENITA PEREZ as Administratrices of the Estate of Delbert McLaughlin. APPLICA TION NO. LRS-201204299 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, SAN IGNACIO NORTH Block No.23 and being Parcel No.2487. This parcel of land is the subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.2478 of 2004 dated 25 October, 2004 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume 33 of 2004 at Folios 375-386 in favour of VARDILLA SANDERS APPLICA TION NO. LRS-201204300 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, SAN IGNACIO NORTH, Block No.23 and being Parcel No.717. This parcel of land is the subject of a Ministers Fiat Grant No.243 of 1982 dated 24th June, 1982 in favour of BENJAMIN PINELO. APPLICA TION NO. LRS-201204301 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, PLACENTIA NORTH, Block No.36 and being Parcel No.386. This parcel of land is the subject of a Ministers Fiat Grant No.273 of 2000 dated 16th May, 2000 in favour of MELVIN CACHO. APPLICA TION NO. LRS-201204302 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, SAN PEDRO, Block No.7 and being Parcel No.7139. This parcel of land is the subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.2349 of 2009 dated l7th November, 2009 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume 28 of 2009 at Folios 197-210 in favour of MARK DOLLERY & MARIA DOLLERY. APPLICA TION NO. LRS201204303 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, SAN PEDRO Block No.7 and being Parcels No.7150 This parcel of land is the subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.344 of 2010 dated 22nd February, 2010 and recorded in Deeds Book VolumeS of 2010 at Folios 785-798 in favour of EDWARD MAIN APPLICA TION NO. LRS-201204304 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, SAN PEDRO, Block No.7 and being Parcel No.7135 This parcel of land is the subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.2355 of 2009 dated 17th November, 2009 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume 28 of 2009 at Folios 281-294 in favour of JERRY NARDI. APPLICA TION NO. LRS-201204306 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, SAN PEDRO Block No.7 and being Parcel No.7 153 This parcel of land is the subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.345 of2OlO dated 22nd February, 2010 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume 5 of 2010 at Folios 799.8 12 in favour of EDWARD MAIN. APPLICATION NO. LRS-201204307 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, SAN PEDRO, Block No.7 and being Parcel No.7131In accordance with section 13 of the Registered Land Act Chapter 194, Revised Edition 2000, I, ETHEL EMELISA GLADDEN for Registrar of Lands, hereby serve notice that within one month from the date hereof, I intend to register the following parcels of land listed below for which application for first registration have been received. The attention of the general public is hereby drawn to this notice. Any person whose rights and interest may be affected by the registering of these parcels must get in touch with me before expiry date of this notice between Mondays and Fridays at the Land Registry, Belmopan.

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Sunday, April 22, 2012 STAR Tels: 626-8822 & 626-8841 & 804-4900 Email:starnewspaper@gmail.com Page 5 Apri l Bi lling pr o-r a t e d f or Old and Ne w T ariff sApril 12, 2012Belize Water Services Limited (BWS) informs customers that the new re duced Tariffs as approved by the PUC are effective April 1 2012. However, bills issued in April are for consumption which spans March through to April. As a result, April bills will include two billing lines with the same bill date. The first line will be for the pro-rated March consumption using the old tariffs; the second line for the pro-rated April consumption using the new (lower) tariff rates A section of a bill is shown below. Please note that the reading date is April 8th (08 / 04 / 12) and the bill is for 30 days, therefore 22 days are for March consumption and 8 days are billed for April consumption NB: Customers should note that due to increases in water usage because of the dry season and the Easter Holidays, their total A pril bill may be higher than the previous months bill. For further information regarding this tariff reduction, visit the PUCs website at w w w puc.b z or the BWS website at w w w .b w s.b z BWS Delivering Water and More...For more information regarding this or nay other BWS Release, please contact Mr. Haydon Brown at Tel: 222-4757 Ext. 317 or 234 or via e-mail at corporate.communications@bwsl.com.bz Belize Water Services Limited Corporate Communications Office 7 Central American Boulevard: PO Box 150 Belize City, Belize Tel: (501) 222-4757 www.bws.bz Contact: corporate.communications@bwsl.com.bz SAN IGNACIO TOWN, Cayo, Wednesday, April 18, 2012: Police are holding on to three workmen as they investigate a reported missing gun and bullets. Roeni Requena, 32, Owner/ Manager of a resort in the Macaw Bank Area, near the village of San Antonio in the Cayo District, reported to the police that a safe, containing her husbands licensed Glock brand 9mm pistol with a magazine containing 15 rounds and her A Missing Pistol And Bullets ATM bank card, is missing, and suspected stolen, from inside her bedroom. Requena informed that the last time she saw the safe, with the gun,bullets and ATM card inside, was on Sunday, April 15. Two days later, on Tuesday, April 17, whilst cleaning the house, she noticed that the safe was missing. Her first reaction was to assume that her husband might have moved it but when she checked with him on Wednesday morning he told her that he had not moved it. The gun is a Glock brand, 9mm pistol bearing serial number PJW187 valued at $2,750. The complainants husband Jan Wensenk is the licensed owner of the gun. Three workers from the resort are currently in police custody as the matter is being investigated. San Ignacio Police reminds the public that being in possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition is a serious offence with an automatic passage to prison on remand. Anyone knowing theNotice is hereby be given that under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Chapter 150 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2000,that KAREN SMITH is applying for a MALT & CIDER liquor license for the year 2012 to operate KRIOL TUCH DOWN located Hoffman Complex, #26 Western Highway, Santa Elena Town in the Cayo District. whereabouts of the gun, the bullets and the ATM card is asked to please contact personnel from Crimes Investigation Branch or by direct communiction to the Officer in charge of Cayo police. The police reiterates that all information will be held in strict confidence. LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICES We are located off Joseph Andrews Drive, near the Falcon Field in San Ignacio Town. Call us at 824-2076 or 670-2329. E-mail: cleanmasterbz@yahoo.com

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Page 6 STAR Tels: 626-8822 & 626-8841 & 804-4900 Email:starnewspaper@gmail.com Sunday, April 22, 2012 CHAPTER 194, LA WS OF BELIZE (REVISED EDITION 2000) NOTICE UNDER SECTION 13 Please Turn To Page 10 This parcel of land is the subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.2356 of 2009 dated 17th November, 2009 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume 28 of 2009 at Folios.295-308 in favour of BRIAN CURRIE APPLICA TION NO. LRS-201204308 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, SAN PEDRO Block No.7 and being Parcel No.8101. This parcel of land is the subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.569 of 2010 dated 24th March, 2010 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume 10 of 2010 at Folios 23.34 in favour of AVIS JUANITA STAHLS & DANTON ALBERT STAHLS. APPLICA TION NO. LRS-20120431 1 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, SAN PEDRO Block No 7 and being Parcel No.7132. This parcel of land is the subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.2357 of 2009 dated November, 2009 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume 28 of 2009 at Folios 309.322 in favour of GLEN CURRIE. APPLICA TION NO. LRS-201204312 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, ORANGE WALK TOWN, Block No.4 and being Parcels No.1329. This parcel of land is the subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.1208 of 2000 dated 6th April, 2000 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume 17 of 2000 at Folios 1027-1034 in favour of MIGUEL ANGEL CHATA APPLICA TION NO. LRS-201204313 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, FORTGEORGE/PICKSTOCK Block No.45 and being Parcel No.1118. This parcel of land is the subject of a Deed of Voluntary Conveyance No.2245 of 2004 dated 16th September, 2004 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume 29 of 2004 at Folios 1311-1328 in favour of CARLOS ROMERO & LAURA THOMPSON. APPLICA TION NO. LRS-201204315 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, SAN PEDRO Block No.7 and being Parcel No.7136. This parcel of land is the subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.2348 of 2009 dated 17th November, 2009 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume 28 of 2009 at Folios 183-196 in favour of MARK DOLLERY & MARIA DOLLERY. APPLICA TION NO. LRS-201204316 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, ORANGE WALK TOWN Block No.44 and being Parcel No.2679. This parcel of land is the subject of a Conveyance No.1120 of 1990 dated 14th June, 1990 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume 12 of 1990 at Folios 1429-1436 in favour of AGUSTINA CHAN & FRANK CHAN Jr APPLICA TION NO. LRS-201204317 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, BENQUE VIEJO DEL CARMEN Block No.23 and being Parcels No.3127. This parcel of land is the subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.2127 of 1999 dated 14th August, 1999 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume 25 of 1999 at Folios 337-340 in favour of FILANDER PEREZ. APPLICA TION NO. LRS-201204318 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, BENQUE VIEJO DEL CARMEN Block No.23 and being Parcel No.2520. This parcel of land is the subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.2 126 of 1999 dated 14th August, 1999 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume 25 of 1999 at Folios 333-336 in favour of FILANDER PEREZ APPLICA TION NO. LRS-201204319 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, SAN PEDRO, Block No.7 and being Parcel No.8989. This parcel of land is the subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.3084 of 2007 dated 16th September, 2007 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume 37 of 2007 at Folios 899-910 in favour of DANIEL WAGONER & MARIA LOURDES PONZ. APPLICA TION NO. LRS-201204320 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, ORANGE WALK TOWN Block No.4 and being Parcel No.2803 This parcel of land is the subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.1614 of 2001 dated 28th May, 2001 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume 22 of 2001 at Folios 975-982 in favour of CHIEH LANG WU APPLICA TION NO. LRS-201204321 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, ORANGE WALK TOWN Block No.4 and being Parcel No.568. This parcel of land is the subjectof a Deed of Conveyance No.2866 of 2005 dated 10th November, 2005 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume 34 of 2005 at Folios 839-848 in favour of JOSEPH BORIS LOSKOT APPLICA TION NO. LRS-201204322 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, SAN IGNACIO NORTH Block No.23 and being Parcel No.277. This parcel of land is the subject of a Ministers Fiat Grant No.219 of 2005 dated 25th April, 2005 in favour of ROBERT VASQUEZ APPLICA TION NO. LRS-201204323 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, PORT/ LOYOLAVLLLE Block No.45 and being Parcel No.2111. This parcel of land is the subject of a Ministers Fiat Grant No.466 of 2006 dated 4th July, 2006 in favour of EMELIA NICHOLAS. APPLICA TION NO. LRS-201204324 These parcels of land are situated in the Registration Section, FORT GEORGE/PICKSTOCK, Block No.45 and being Parcels No.106 & 107. These parcels of land are the subject of a Ministers Fiat Grant No.831 of 2002 dated 20th September, 2002 in favour of BELIZE DIESEL AND EQUIPMENT PROPERTY COMPANY LIMITED. APPLICA TION NO. LRS-201204325 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, ALBERT/ MESOP, Block No.45 and being Parcel No.1632. This parcel of land is the subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.1285 of 2001 dated 12th April, 2001 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume IX of 2001 at Folios 429-434 in favour of SAINT JOHNS CREDIT UNION LTD. APPLICA TION NO. LRS-201204326 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, LAKE INDEPENDENCE Block No.45 and being Parcel No.672. This parcel of land is the subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.1545 of 1979 dated 24th October, 1979 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume 16 of 1979 at Folios 271-276 in favour of DENNIS BENNETT. APPLICA TION NO. LRS-201204327 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, SAN JOAQUIN/SAN MAXIMO Block No.1 and being Parcel No.88. This parcel of land is the subject of a Deed of Assent No.1250 of 1986 dated 8th December, 1986 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume 12 of 1986 at Folios 79-86 in favour of ISRAEL HERSTIG. APPLICA TION NO. LRS-201204367 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, Continued From Page 4

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Sunday, April 22, 2012 STAR Tels: 626-8822 & 626-8841 & 804-4900 Email:starnewspaper@gmail.com Page 7 ARIES: March 22 to April 20 You could use some rest today, but that's not likely to happen. friends and family in your life take up much of your time. Just try to enjoy it while it lasts. Try to find some alone time in the days ahead when things in your life slows down a bit. Lucky numbers:12, 56, 83. TAURUS: April 21 to May 21 There is someone in your life that you simply don't understand; that's not going to change today. Just try to be patient and keep an open mind. For with an open mind and a open heart you will see for yourself if the situation is worthy of your efforts. Lucky numbers:32, 47, 73. GEMINI: May 22 to June 21 Your decision making skills seem to be working in top gear today. Try to avoid making snap conclusions until all the facts are in. Spend some time with your family this week. Remember always that family is important. Lucky numbers: 03, 35, 69. CANCER: June 22 to July 23 The ability to choose wisely is yours and others may call on you for just such a purpose. Don't hesitate to give advice on something you truly know about. Do not withhold information that could assist someone in need. Do what you know is right in your mind. Lucky numbers: 15, 34, 96. LEO: July 24 to August 21 It's time to take charge of your life. Don't simply make long range plans, but do something proactive to make those dreams come true. It's time for action. Lucky numbers: 27, 52, 89. VIRGO: August 22 to September 21 The support and understanding you receive from those closest to you now couldn't come at a better time. Make sure they know you appreciate it. Never take your friends and family for granted, they have sticked with you this far and they wont let you down. Lucky numbers: 09, 40, 76. LIBRA: September 22 to October 23 You may find that you are developing serious emotional roots at this time, and it may scare you a bit. Don't be nervous; this is something that is meant to happen. Allow your heart to lead you. Be open to letting people into your life. You may need someone to talk to and this might be the opportunity you have been waiting for. Lucky numbers:21, 43, 66. SCORPIO: October 24 to November 21 There is a good chance you'll feel sluggish or even exhausted during this week. Try your best to accomplish as much as possible t his week Leaving things unfinished will proved to be a hassel when tomorrow comes around. Lucky numbers: 07, 54, 93. SAG ITTARIUS: November 22 to December 21 Time limits and close deadlines are not your friends. Usually, you can handle the pressure but some tasks seem somehow overwhelming. Take your time, breathe and then return to the task at hand. Remember that the rewards of your labour are always sweet. Lucky numbers: 18, 39, 86. CAPRICORN: December 22 to January 20 You are able to size up a problem and develop a realistic resolution in record time. Your ability to see things clearly works to your advantage. Always trust your gut feeling, it has given you the answers before. Keep in mind that past experiences should always teach you about future expectancies. Lucky numbers:11, 45, 78. BELMOPAN, Cayo, April 19, 2012: The Ministry of Agriculture informs that the National Agriculture and Trade Show committee met today as part of its ongoing preparation for this years show. The committee informs the three day National Agriculture and Trade Show will be held this year on the 27th, 28th and 29th End Of April Is Agric Show Time of April. Over the past few years the Committee has made an extra effort to ensure that the emphasis of the show is placed on the importance of agriculture and its contribution to the development of the country. The Woman Farmer of the Year is Maria Balan from Paslow Falls in the Cayo District. The Senior Farmer of the Year is Jorge Moralez from Consejo Road in the Corozal District and the Junior Farmer of the Year is Nandy Aldana from Concepcion Village also in the Corozal District. The theme for this years show is Agriculture: creating greater business opportunities, a healthier population and a more robust economy. The organizing committee informs that this years show promises to be even bigger, better and brighter. For further information please contact the Ministry of Natural Resources and Agriculture at 822-2241. JOB VACANCY FRONT DESK/ CONCIERGEPlease Call us at 822-3320 or 822-3334 AQUARIUS: January 21 to February 19 It's going to be a busy week from sun-up to sun-down. You will need some time to yourself. Make sure to set aside an hour or two each day for some "me time." Read a book, drink a coke or just simply do what you need to do for yourself. Leave your worries at the front door. Lucky numbers: 17, 59, 77. PISCES: February 20 to March 21 Your intuitive abilities are at their finest. You are able to deal with complex issues and problems. Take your time when coming to conclusions. The closer people get to you, the harder it may be to let them go. Keep in mind that we all need people in our life who truly loves us and care for us. Lucky numbers:22, 64, 89. Your Weekly Horoscope & Lucky Numbers CAYO RENTALS Now Offering 6 Cement Blocks For Only $1.10Also providing top quality Dressed & Rough, Hardwood and Mahogany Lumber, Sand, Cement, Steel, Plywood, Celotex, Roofing, Doors And A Whole Lot More.Efficient Service and Efficient Service and Efficient Service and Efficient Service and Efficient Service and Low Prices Everyday! Low Prices Everyday! Low Prices Everyday! Low Prices Everyday! 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Page 8 STAR Tels: 626-8822 & 626-8841 & 804-4900 Email:starnewspaper@gmail.com Sunday, April 22, 2012 UNDER THE GENERAL REGISTRY ACT, CHAPTER 327 OF THE LAWS OF BELIZE REVISED EDITION 2000 WHEREAS having made the necessary inquires and having read the statutory declaration filed in connection therewith, I have come to the conclusion that the duplicate of the Transfer Certificate of Title dated 3rd Day of June 2002, and Registered in the Land Titles Register Volume 41at Folio No. 20 ALL THAT lot piece or parcel of land being Lot No. 9 situate near mile 8.5 on the Western Highway, Belize District, and bounded as follows:on the North for 27.247 meters by a 23 feet road reserve; on the South for 30.475 meters by Lot No. I 0; on the East for 22.856 meters by a 23 feet road reserve; on the Northeast for 4.309 meters by a Daylight cut; on the West for 25.904 meters by Lot No. 7 containing 938.60 square yards being more particularly delineated and described as shown on Grant No. 157 of 1990 lodged at the office of the Commissioner of lands and Surveys. In the name of: WAYNE BOWDEN of: Belize City HAS BEEN IRREVOCABLY LOST OR DESTROYED BY MISADVENTURE. I HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that I intend, at the expiration of twenty-one days from the first appearance of this notice, to issue a new duplicate of the Registered Transfer Certificate of Title registered in the Land Titles Register Volume 41 Folio No. 20 ANY PERSON in whose custody the TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE may be or who may have any objection to such issue is hereby requested to inform me of the fact. LAND TITLES UNIT Market Square, Belmopan City SAN IGNACIO TOWN, Cayo, Wednesday, April 18, 2012: The 2.8 million dollar San Ignacio Municipal Development Project is gradually taking shape. Mayor John August today graciously offered us a tour of the project site and in the process requesting for the community to be updated on the progress of the construction. The upgrading of the carriageway and sidewalks on Burns Avenue will drastically enhance the appearance of downtown San Ignacio the likes of which has never before been seen. While the public is asking if vehicular traffic will be allowed on the upgraded Burns Avenue, Mayor August informed that only small cars and other light vehicles will be permitted thereon. He also informed that, because of its design and structure, no parking will be allowed on that section of Burns Avenue. While the works on Burns Avenue currently encompasses the section up to Greedys Restaurant, Mayor August informed that the council is actively negotiating for an additional 300 thousand dollars to extend the works all the way up to the Anglican Church to connect with the side street in front of the church. The alley between Venus Hotel and Serendib Restaurant will likewise be upgraded to link Burns Avenue with the Welcome Center connecting with Savannah street to form the loop therby tying in the entire area of down town San Ignacio. Apart from the Welcome Center and four kiosks, the construction will include a majestic band stand, a tiled court yard complete with water fountains with the capacity to be Update On The Municpal Development Project In San Ignacio(L) Mayor John August in the middle of Burns Avenue (R) on the Construction Site turned off when in use for public functions. Out of town buses will be accommodated by way of loading and unloading of passengers at a specifically designated point within the Center. Mayor August additionally informed that the artifacts found during the trenching on Burns Avenue will be placed on public display within a museum like accommodation in the Center. The project, both on Burns Avenue and in the Welcome Center, will be further enhanced with the removal of all overhead electricity, telephone and cable lines all of which will run underground. The project is slated to be completed by September 2012.

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Sunday, April 22, 2012 STAR Tels: 626-8822 & 626-8841 & 804-4900 Email:starnewspaper@gmail.com Page 9 Smart Grandma Granny Brown was out walking with her grandson, Buddy Brown. Buddy picked something up off of the ground and started to put it in his mouth. Granny took the item away from him and told him not to do that. Why? asked Buddy. "Because it's been on the ground; you don't know where it's been, it's dirty, and probably has germs," replied Granny Brown. At this point, Buddy looked at his granny with total admiration and asked, "Grandma, how do you know all this stuff? You are so Benny The Lazy Horse A tourist, on his way to the Mountain Pine Ridge accidentally drove his car off the slippery road and into a ditch. Luckily a farmer happened to be passing by on his big horse named Benny. The toursit asked the farmer for help indicating that the horse could pull his car out. The farmer backed Benny up and hitched him to the back bumper. Then he yelled, pull Nellie, pull! Benny didnt move. Then he yelled, Come on Roger pull! Still, Benny didnt move. Then he yelled Really loud: Now, pull Fred... pull hard! Benny just stood there. The farmer then unexcitedly said: ok Benny..... you can pull now. Benny pulled the car out of the ditch. The tourist was very appreciative but curious. He asked the farmer why he called his horse by the wrong name three times. The farmer said, "Oh, Benny smart." "All Grandmas know stuff. It's on the Grandma Test responded Granny Brown. You have to know it, or they don't let you be a Grandma." They walked along in silence for 2 or 3 minutes, but Buddy was evidently pondering this new information. "Oh....I get it! he beamed, So if you don't pass the test you have to be the Grandpa". Exactly, replied Granny Brown with a big smile on her face. UNDER THE GENERAL REGISTRY ACT, CHAPTER 327 OF THE LAWS OF BELIZE REVISED EDITION 2000 WHEREAS having made the necessary inquires and having read the statutory declaration filed in connection therewith, I have come to the conclusion that the duplicate of the First Certificate of Title dated 12th Day of July 2004, and Registered in the Land Titles Register Volume 9 at Folio No. 24 ALL THAT lot piece or parcel of land comprising 175.082 acres situate along the Western Lagoon, Belize District and more particularly described and show on plan attached to Ministers Fiat No. 479 of 2002 dated 17th June 2002 In the name of: Jose A. Cardona of: No. 10 Cayo Street, Belmopan, Belize (Attorney at Law) HAS BEEN IRREVOCABLY LOST OR DESTROYED BY MISADVENTURE. I HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that I intend, at the expiration of twenty-one days from the first appearance of this notice, to issue a new duplicate of the Registered First Certificate of Title regi stered in the Land Titles Register Volume 9 Folio No. 24 ANY PERSON in whose custody the FIRST CERTIFICATE OF TITLE may be or who may have any objection to such issue is hereby requested to inform me of the fact. LAND TITLES UNIT Market Square, Belmopan City Large macal river lot US$37,500 High bank, Gated community, 5 min from San Ignacio Town all utilities, huge trees etc. For More Information:Call: 668-0749crbelize@gmail.com is blind and lazy, if he thought he was the only one pulling he would do nothing

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Page 10 STAR Tels: 626-8822 & 626-8841 & 804-4900 Email:starnewspaper@gmail.com Sunday, April 22, 2012 LRS-201204338Registered Land Act Chapter 194 Revised Edition 2000 Section 140 (1) OWNERSHIP BY PRESCRIPTION Name of Applicant Registration Section Block No. Parcel No. EARL PITTS BELIZE RURAL NORTH 1 11 385Application for ownership by prescription for the above mentioned parcel situate in Belize Rural North 1 Registration Section has been received from EARL PITTS being Parcel No. 385 containing 1.283 Ha. The attention of the general public is hereby drawn to this notice. Any person whose rights and interest may be affected by the registration of EARL PITTS as proprietors with absolute title for Parcel No. 385 Belize Rural North 1 Registration Section containing 1.283 Ha is hereby requested to show cause on or within one month from the date thereof, why ownership should not be granted to EARL PITTS. CHAPTER 194, LA WS OF BELIZE (REVISED EDITION 2000) NOTICE UNDER SECTION 13 PLACENTIA NORTH Block No.36 and being Parcels No.1149 & 1150. These parcels of land are the subject of an Indenture No.525 of 1971 dated 30th June, 1971 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume 4 of 1971 at Folios 911-926 in favour of JOHN C.WORTHINGTON & SHIRLEY L. WORTHINGTON. APPLICA TION NO. LRS-201204368 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, BELIZE RURAL NORTH I Block No.11 and being Parcel No.1071. This parcel of land is the subject of a Ministers Fiat Grant No.686 of 2003 dated 26th August, 2003 in favour of MARY MEJIA. APPLICA TION NO. LRS-201204369 This parcels of land are situated in the Registration Section, ORANGE WALK TOWN Block No.4 and being Parcel No.690. This parcel ofland is the subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.3623 of 2006 dated 4th November, 2006 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume 43 of 2006 at Folios 49-57 in favour of EVANGELINA GARCIA. APPLICA TION NO. LRS-201204380 These parcel of land are situated in the Registration Section, BENQUE VIEJO DEL CARMEN Block No.23 and being Parcels No.1631 & 1632. These parcels of land is the subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.353 of 1973 dated 28th March, 1973 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume 5 of 1973 at Folios 1133-1138 in favour of MERCEDES GUADALUPE PURKIS APPLICA TION NO. LRS-201204381 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, DANGRIGA SOUTH Block No.31 and being Parcel No.779. This parcel of land is the subject of a Ministers Fiat Grant No.194 of 1996 dated 18th June, 1996 in favour of GRACE HARRISON. APPLICA TION NO. LRS-201204382 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, DANGRIGA SOUTH Block No.31 and being Parcel No.307. This parcel of land is the subject of a Ministers Fiat Grant No.458 of 2000 dated 6th June, 2000 in favour of DEBBIE CHUN. APPLICA TION NO. LRS-201204383 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, ORANGE WALK TOWN Block No.4 and being Parcel No.1150. This parcel of land is the subject of a Ministers Fiat Grant No.174 of 2004 dated 15th March, 2004 in favour of GEORGE COCOM APPLICA TION NO. LRS-201204384 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, SAN IGNACIO NORTH Block No.23 and being Parcel No.2851. This parcel of land is the subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.0778 of 2005 dated 8th March, 2005 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume 10 of 2005 at Folios 1329-1338 in favour of NAGUIB CHEIN. Continued From Page 6

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Sunday, April 22, 2012 STAR Tels: 626-8822 & 626-8841 & 804-4900 Email:starnewspaper@gmail.com Page 11 BIG DOUBLE SALE at Bargain Center in San Ignacio and Bargain Center in BenqueDISCOUNTS DISCOUNTS DISCOUNTSFor every $5 you spend, you get $1.00 dollar off your purchase For every $10.00 you spend, you get $3.00 off your purchase For every $20.00 you spend, you get $5.00 off your purchase For every $100.00 or more you spend, you get $10.00 off your purchase Please note that these discounts are not valid for items already on sale. Buy two ladies long pants and get one free Buy two ladies long pants and get one free Buy two ladies long pants and get one free Buy two ladies long pants and get one free Buy two ladies long pants and get one free All footwear 50% off Swimsuits $5.63 each All footwear 50% off Swimsuits $5.63 each All footwear 50% off Swimsuits $5.63 each All footwear 50% off Swimsuits $5.63 each All footwear 50% off Swimsuits $5.63 each Socks $1.13 per pair Socks $1.13 per pair Socks $1.13 per pair Socks $1.13 per pair Socks $1.13 per pair All Day on Friday, April 20 All Day on Saturday, April 21 New Arrival On Clothing, Toys, Towels, Comforters, Sheet Sets And Much More Opening Hours: Mon to Thur: 8:30am -5:00pm Fri and Sat: 8:30am-8:00pm BELMOPAN, Cayo, Wednesday, April 2012: After serving for almost 13 years on the Elections & Boundaries Commission of Belize, the last four as its Chairman, today Alberto August presented his letter of resignation to the Governor General of Belize His Excellency, Sir Colville Young at Belize House in Belmopan. Having been appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister, a few days after the March 7, 2012 double elections, the former Chairman indicated to Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Dean Barrow, his desire to resign from the Commission as he intends to become more involved in the national campaign management of the United Democratic Party which he indicated would not seem proper if he were to continue serving on the Elections & Boundaries Commission. At the time of the initial discussion Prime Minister Barrow offered no objection to the request and on Wednesday he requested for the former Chairman to present his letter of resignation to the Governor General thereby paving the way for the appointment of former Attorney General Senior Counsel Bernard Q. Pitts CBE as the replacement Chairman. Subsequent to his resignation the former Chairman accepted a new appointment from the Prime Minister to serve as Chairman of the Belize Water Services Limited (BWSL) a post vacated by the Hon. Herman Longsworth on his successful election as Area Representative for the Albert Constituency and subsequent appointment as Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports with primary responsibility for sports. Alberto August has been serving as a Director on the BWSL Board for over three years. The new appointment as Chairman of the Board takes Elections & Boundaries Commission Chairman ResignsAlberto August Former Chairman of the Elections & Boundaries Commission of Belize. New Chairman, Belize Water Service Ltd. Bernard Q. A. Pitts SC, CBE, Former Attorney General of Belize New Chairman of the Elections & Boundaries Commission of Belize effect from Monday, April 16, 2012.

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Page 12 STAR Tels: 626-8822 & 626-8841 & 804-4900 Email:starnewspaper@gmail.com Sunday, April 22, 2012 UNDER THE GENERAL REGISTRY ACT, CHAPTER 327 OF THE LAWS OF BELIZE REVISED EDITION 2000 WHEREAS having made the necessary inquires and having read the statutory declaration filed in connection therewith, I have come to the conclusion that the duplicate of the First Certificate of Title dated 7th Day of December 1999, a nd Registered in the Land Titles Register Volume 7 at Folio No. 145 ALL THAT piece or parcel of land containing 77.642 acres situate in the Dry Creek/St. Margaret s area, Cayo District bounded and described as shown on Plan No. 515 of 1999 at the General Registry, Belize C ity. In the name of: Ronald Lines of: Belmopan, Cayo District HAS BEEN IRREVOCABLY LOST OR DESTROYED BY MISADVENTURE. I HEREBY GIV E NOTICE that I intend at the expiration of twenty-one days from the first appearance of this notice, to issue a new dupl icate ofthe Registered First Certificate of Title registered in the Land Titles Register Volume 7 Folio No. 145 ANY PERSON in whose custody the FIRST CERTIFICATE OF TITLE may be or who may have any objection to such issue is hereby requested to inform me of the fact. LAND TITLES UNIT Market Square, Belmopan City "Prompt and Reliable Service ALWAYS!!!" Free Delivery Within Town Limits For More Information Call 628 4870 or 804-2593 Anytime "JJ" CHAIRS, TABLES, & TRAILER RENTAL San Ignacio Town Telephone #: 8042522Bring your family and friends to Hodes Place and let them enjoy our fine dinning, as well as the Game Room, the Playground and the Ice Cream Shop. W W W W W e have something e have something e have something e have something e have something for everyone. Bring for everyone. Bring for everyone. Bring for everyone. Bring for everyone. Bring out the entire family out the entire family out the entire family out the entire family out the entire family and enjoy a clean and enjoy a clean and enjoy a clean and enjoy a clean and enjoy a clean friendly and secure friendly and secure friendly and secure friendly and secure friendly and secure environment. environment. environment. environment. environment. Hodes Place, where quality and comfort makes the difference!!HODES PLACE F F F F F ir ir ir ir ir s s s s s t V t V t V t V t V olk olk olk olk olk sw sw sw sw sw ag ag ag ag ag en S en S en S en S en S t t t t t or or or or or e N e N e N e N e N o o o o o w w w w w Open In Ca Open In Ca Open In Ca Open In Ca Open In Ca y y y y y o, Belize o, Belize o, Belize o, Belize o, Belize We offer all that your Volkswagen needs Original Parts, Service and MaintenanceWe Also Offer New And Used Volkswagen Contact Us At: (501) 668-5904 Or By Email: vwbelize@gmail.com We Invite You To Visit Our Website: www.vwbelize.comVWBELIZE

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Sunday, April 22, 2012 STAR Tels: 626-8822 & 626-8841 & 804-4900 Email:starnewspaper@gmail.com Page 13 Tips to Having a healthy lifestyle is every person wish. It encompasses making our life better and productive by what we eat, what we put in our thoughts and the activities that we engage in our everyday life. Getting a routine exercise is among the methods in which we can retain a wholesome lifestyle. The physical exercise requirements not be excessive but any workout which will make the pulse rate to improve for just thirty minutes every day is enough. A number of the exercises contain taking portion in a rapidly walk, some jogging or aerobics for half an hour is proper. Making sure that you sleep for six to eight hours per day is advised since it truly is for the duration of moments of sleep that the physique is able to rejuvenate and most cells are replaced for the duration of such moments. The physique is able to rebuild the energy that was employed throughout the day and you wake up feeling re-energized. One of many most important items that assist to retain a wholesome lifestyle is the diet plan that we take. Ensuring that the diet is full in the 3 categories of food is crucial because all three are essential for proper functioning from the physique. This contains carbohydrates which must come from the complex type. Vitamins must be taken in bigger quantities even though proteins shouldnt be consumed excessively. A lot more plant protein is more advised than animal protein and any time animal protein is taken, the fats in these proteins ought to be removed. Life-style illnesses might be avoided by eating a wholesome diet because the correct body weight will likely be maintained. Any factor thats harmful for the physique should be avoided, so its advisable to decrease or totally eradicate smoking and alcohol intake. The body demands to be adequately hydrated so eight to ten glasses of water are essential for suitable digestion and detoxification. In order to keep away from toxin buildup within the physique, it truly is needed to ensure that they do not get into the physique Healthy lifestyle Tips by taking only vegetables and fruits that are grown organically. Because pesticides are not employed to grow these crops, the risk of exposure is lower. Beetroot juice is deemed a good detoxified and advised for all those most likely to suffer from hypertension. Its recommended that one takes half a liter of this juice daily to maintain the best blood pressure. Often ensure that you appreciate sunshine and fresh air to reduce depression and stress by merely breathing in fresh air deeply. The key to a healthy living is usually taking care of your body at all times. The most important of the healthy living tips is eating and ensuring that it is healthy. People eat so they can survive. Food replenishes the bodys energy and keeps you going for days and therefore very necessary for all humans. Checking what you eat is also very necessary because some foods cause complications to people. Binge eating is also discouraged because it also has serious implication in the long run including obesity. Eat smart and stay healthy. Eating the right foods will make you healthy or make you ill. Healthy eating prevents illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer. Learning to eat the right types of food keeps you mentally alert, influences a positive mood and sets you on a mission to live a healthy lifestyle. You will end up cheating if you hurriedly begin a quick overnight diet. Begin the diet by substituting a salad to your diet each day instead of eating snack foods. Use raw vegetables such as Romaine Slettuce hearts, spinach, cucumber and carrot slices. Eat smart and stay healthy. Eating the right foods will make you healthy or make you ill. Healthy eating prevents illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer. Learning to eat the right types of food keeps you mentally alert, influences a positive mood and sets you on a mission to live a healthy lifestyle.

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Page 14 STAR Tels: 626-8822 & 626-8841 & 804-4900 Email:starnewspaper@gmail.com Sunday, April 22, 2012 The Newspaper that cares and dares to bring out the truthPublisher: Nyani K. August Editor: Albert Nigel August Circulation: Stanley GabourelApt. #5 Hoffman Complex Western Highway, Santa Elena, Cayo, Belize, Central AmericaOffice Tel: 804-4900 Cell: 626-8822 626-8841 We AMS To Please This 214 pages paperback book, written by Barbara and Victor Bulmer-Thomas, is the first economic history of Belize covering the period from the 17th century to post-independence. It is a new title in the Belize Collection The book starts with the myth about Peter Wallace widely believed to have been the first British settler, which is shown to be false. It explores the economic system established by the first settlers in the late 17th century that was almost exclusively centred on the export of logwood. This logwood economy operated outside the British imperial system until the Treaty of Paris in 1763, when Belize became a British settlement. In the next century the economy became more diversified through both the export of mahogany as well as the entrepot trade with Central America. When Belize became a British colony in 1862, it coincided with the decline of the entrepot trade and a crisis in the world mahogany industry. This led to an attempt by the British authorities to introduce agricultural exports. The Belize Botanic Station was founded in 1892 to promote economic diversification and agricultural exports, which tried various ways to end the colonys total dependence on forestry. However, these efforts were insufficient and the economy went into serious decline before devaluation at the end of 1949. The BookThe Economic History Of Belize By the time of independence in 1981, the economy had become much more diversified, but Belizes position still compared unfavourably with the rest of the Caribbean. The performance of the economy since independence has been very volatile with periods of boom followed by slumps leading to high unemployment and a deterioration in income distribution. The reasons for this are examined in detail, while the authors conclude with a series of policy recommendations designed to improve Belizes longrun economic performance. About the authors Victor Bulmer-Thomas is British and studied at Oxford University, where he received a BA, MA and Ph.D. He is Emeritus Professor of Economics at London University and Honorary Research Fellow in the Institute for the Study of the Americas. From 2001-6 he was Director of Chatham House (the Royal Institute of International Affairs) where he is currently an Associate Fellow in the Americas Programme, and from 1992-8 he was Director of the Institute of Latin American Studies at London University. From 1986-1997 he was editor of the Journal of Latin American Studies. His publications include The Economic History of the Caribbean from the Napoleonic Wars (2012) ; The Economic History of Latin America since Independence (2003); and The Political Economy of Central America since 1920 (1987). He was a V.S.O. teacher at St. Michaels College, Belize City, in 1966-67 and has been a frequent visitor to the country subsequently. He has been married to Barbara since 1970. Barbara Bulmer-Thomas was born at the Melinda Agricultural Station in the Stann Creek District. She spent her early years growing up in various parts of Belize (then British Honduras) where she was always in close touch with the magnificent Belize forests that proved an early and enduring interest. She attended the Belize Technical College in the late 1950s and then travelled to the UK to pursue her education. After a first degree from the Open University she studied Microbiology at London University and later obtained an MSc in Plant Taxonomy from the University of Reading. She has worked as an Independent Scientific Researcher since the 1980s with a publication on Plant Taxonomy and a book on Mexico for children. She has also lectured internationally on Belize. She is a keen supporter of the Britain-Belize Association in the UK an organisation that brings academics who work on Belize together once a year to present their work and exchange ideas. She is currently working on a Guide to the Plants of Northern Ambergris Caye.

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Sunday, April 22, 2012 STAR Tels: 626-8822 & 626-8841 & 804-4900 Email:starnewspaper@gmail.com Page 15 It is proposed to cancel the above Land/Lease Certificates after the expiration of twenty-one (21) days from the appearance of this notice. Any person in possession of the above-mentioned certificates is required to return it to the Belize Land Registry, Ministry of Natural Resources & the Environment, Belmopan. Pursuant to Section 37(3) of the Registered Land Act. Chapter 194, Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2000, notice is hereby given of the loss of the following Land and Lease Certificates:-NAMES Registration Section Block & Parcel Nos.Certificate Nos.FAYE RHABURN RECONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION STEVEN E. ADAMS & KAREN M. ADAMS JOHNSON FAMILY LAND LIMITED LILLITH PARKS & ERIC J. PARKS DIANNE CONOLLY MODESTO CHE RODOLFO LOPEZ RODOLFO LOPEZ Caribbean Shores/Belize 16/2116 Belmopan 20/8740 San Pedro 7/163 Society Hall 24/101 Lake Independence 45/751 Belmopan 20/6636 San Joaquin/San Maximo 1/88 Belmopan 20/3036/1 Mount Pleasant 20/901/1 4037/2000 dtd. 8/6/2000 LRS 201201338 dtd. 31/1/2012 4504/2004 dtd. 1/6/2004 8578/2002 dtd. 13/11/2002 6333/2001 dtd 4/9/2001 4154/2007 dtd. 13/4/2007 11777/2004 dtd. 22/12/2004 393/1997 dtd. 20/1/1997 1095/2004 dtd. 17/11/2004 LOST LAND/LEASE CERTIFICATES BELMOPAN, Cayo, April 12, 2012: She has dedicated most of her adult life to the teaching profession and her catholic church. It is therefore only fitting that Santa Elenas retired teacher Mrs. Louise Aunt Lou Lewis was today officially honored for her many years of dedicated service to eduation and community development. Aunt Lou was one of six Belizeans honoured today for outstanding and selfless service Retired Educator Honored to the community. Apart from Aunt Lou, who received the medal as Member of the British Empire for services to Education and Community Development, other awadees included Bernard Quentin Augustus Pitts who was awarded the insignia of Commander of the British Empire for his contribution to Law and Public Service. Members of the British Empire insignias were also awarded to Dr. Ann Gillett Elrington for services to the Belizean Diaspora Honorees left to right: Mrs. Enelda Rosado, Ludwig Lightburn, Simeon Lopez J.P., Mrs Louise Bridget Lewis, Dr. Ann Gillett Elrington and Bernard Quentin Augustus Pitt and Medicine; His Worship, Simeon Lopez J.P. for his contribution to Education and Public Service; Ludwig Lightburn for his contribution to Sports and to the Belizean American Community and to Mrs. Enelda Rosado for her dedicated contribution to Education and Community Development. The insignias were individually presented to all six outstanding Belizeans, at the Belize House in Belmopan, by Governor-General His Excellency Sir Colville Young on behalf of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Two Boys Busted With Gun And Bullets Sent To JailSANTA ELENA, Cayo, Monday, April 2, 2012: Two brothers, 17 and 15 years of age from San Pedro Town, were today remanded to prison on gun and ammunition charges. San Ignacio police informed that the brother were intercepted at around 8:30 pm on Friday, March 30, at the Red Creek Check point as they were heading out of town in a car driven by their 18 year old brother. They were initially found in possession of a large sum of money which police initially suspected to be the proceeds of illegally activity. The assistance of Crimes Investigation Branch personnel was enlisted and all three brothers were escorted to the police station where an intensive body search was conducted resulting in the discovery of an empty 9 mm pistol with serial number B86001 in the pants crutch of the 15 year old boy and a magazine with one dozen live rounds of ammunition in the tennis shoe of the 17 year old. Nothing incriminating was found on the 18 year old brother. The 15 year old was arrested and charged for Kept firearm without a gun license while the 17 year old was charged for Kept ammunition without a gun license No charge was levied against the eldest of the trio. The two minors appeared in court, before Magistrate Linsbert Willis on Monday, April 2 where they each pled not guilty to the charge. Due to the nature of the offence, involving guns and ammunition, bail could not be offered and so they were remanded to prison.